mildewy
Example Sentences
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He acknowledged that he loved the smell of a tennis court, too, though not perhaps at Midtown Tennis, which felt airless and mildewy that morning.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
A bass drum booms, deep strings give mildewy cushion and timpani glide down as if to the center of the Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2022
The leaky, moldy, mildewy Joint Law Enforcement Center at 401 Walton Way has been sitting empty since 2013.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 15, 2020
Finding attractive hooks for any room is a challenge, let alone those that can withstand repeated exposure to moisture without rusting or becoming mildewy.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2019
Both had a slightly mildewy odor, and I sighed as I slipped them on.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
